Economics

Economic way of thinking

Economics studies the problems caused by scarcity of resources (land, labor, capital) and how individuals, institutions and societies may deal with these problems.

They may conduct research, collect and analyze data as well as develop policy recommendations.

Economists examine a wide variety of issues including: employment levels, economic growth, international trade and currency exchange, business cycles, taxes, wages, income distribution as well as consumer and market behavior and choices.

What can I do with the economics field?

Economics prepares you for employment in business and government and provides the ideal background for graduate study in Law, Business, Public Policy as well as Economics. Some examples of job titles often held by those with an economic background are:

Financial analyst

Market analyst

Public policy consultant

Researcher or research assistant

Purchasing manager

Field economist

The minor at USF requires 24 hours which qualifies a graduate for a position with government agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics as a beginning field economist.